Gene Watson's 'Because You Believed In Me' (Capitol Records, 1976)
'Because You Believed In Me'
Capitol Records ST11529 (1976)
Gene Watson's 'Because You Believed In Me' album was released on the Capitol Records label in 1976.
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About 'Because You Believed In Me'...
Album Sleeve Notes
'Gene Watson sings songs that explore the intimate side of love and life, songs that capture both the feelings of pleasure and joy as well as heartache and sorrow, songs that make the listener laugh and cry because they tug at the heartstrings.
Gene Watson vocally dramatises the feeling of holding the right person in your arms...or not holding the person...or sometimes holding the wrong person. When Gene Watson sings a song, a great many of the listeners invariably nod their heads in agreement as the lyrics strike a responsive chord.
'Because You Believed In Me' is a highly appropriate title for Gene Watson's second Capitol album. The record is Gene's way of thanking everyone for believing in him. This album will undoubtedly assure everyone's continued faith in Gene'.
Ed Keeley
National Country Field Manager
Capitol Records, Inc'
'Because You Believed In Me' was produced by Russ Reeder and Bob Webster.
'Because You Believed In Me' was recorded at the Jack Clement Recording Studio, Nashville, Tennessee (Recording Engineer: Jim Williamson).
'Because You Believed In Me'
Capitol Records ST11529 (1976)
1 'Because You Believed In Me'
Writers: Arthur Leo 'Doodle' Owens, Shorty Hall and Gene Vowell
Publishers: Unichapell Music Inc. / BMI
Gene Watson re-recorded 'Because You Believed In Me' and included the track on 'Best of the Best: 25 Greatest Hits' (Fourteen Carat Music, 2012).
2 'If I'm A Fool For Leaving'
Writers: Skip Graves and Little Jimmy Dickens
Publishers: Cedarwood Publishing Co. Inc. / BMI
Gene Watson originally recorded 'If I'm A Fool For Leaving' and included the track on 'Gene Watson' (Wide World Records, 1969 & Stoneway Records, 1973).
Gene Watson re-recorded 'If I'm A Fool For Leaving' and included the track on 'Gene Watson: Then & Now' (Koch Records Nashville, 2005).
3 'Bitter They Are, Harder They Fall'
Writer: Larry Gatlin
Publishers: First Generation Music Company / BMI
Larry Gatlin recorded 'Bitter They Are, Harder They Fall' and included the track on 'The Pilgrim' (Monument Records, 1974); Larry Gatlin's debut album included liner notes written by Johnny Cash (Friday 26 February 1932 - Friday 12 September 2003).
Elvis Presley (Tuesday 8 January 1935 - Tuesday 16 August 1977) recorded Larry Gatlin's 'Bitter They Are, Harder They Fall' and included the track on 'From Elvis Presley Boulevard, Memphis, Tennessee' (RCA Records, 1976).
Anne Murray recorded Larry Gatlin's 'Bitter They Are, Harder They Fall' and included the track on 'Where Do You Go When You Dream' (Capitol Records, 1981).
Dottie West (Tuesday 11 October 1932 - Wednesday 4 September 1991) recorded Larry Gatlin's 'Bitter They Are, Harder They Fall' and included the track on 'Full Circle' (Liberty Records, 1982).
4 'When My World Left Town'
Writers: Tom Ghent and R. Paul
Publishers: Jando Music Inc. / ASCAP
5 'Sorry Willie'
Writer: Roger Miller (Thursday 2 January 1936 - Sunday 25 October 1992)
Publishers: Tree Publishing Company Inc. / BMI
Roger Miller (Thursday 2 January 1936 - Sunday 25 October 1992) recorded 'Sorry Willie' at the RCA Victor studio in Nashville on Tuesday 19 September 1961; the track was subsequently included on 'Roger Miller' (RCA Camden Records, 1964).
Willie Nelson and Roger Miller (Thursday 2 January 1936 - Sunday 25 October 1992) recorded Roger Miller's 'Sorry Willie' and included the track on 'Old Friends' (Columbia Records, 1982).
6 'How Good A Bad Woman Feels'
Writer: Ray Griff
Publishers: Blue Echo Music / ASCAP
7 'Her Body Couldn't Keep You (Off My Mind)'
Writer: Ray Griff
Publishers: Blue Echo Music / ASCAP
8 'I Fell Apart'
Writer: Hank Cochran (Friday 2 August 1935 - Thursday 15 July 2010)
Publishers: Tree Publishing Company Inc. / BMI
9 'Hey Louella'
Writer: Ray Griff
Publishers: Blue Echo Music / ASCAP
10 'And Then You Came Along'
Writer: Ray Griff
Publishers: Blue Echo Music / ASCAP
On Monday 26 September 2005, Hux Records in England released 'Because You Believed in Me', as a special 2-on-1 CD, along with 'Beautiful Country' (Capitol Records, 1977).
'Because You Believed In Me'
Capitol Records ST11529 (1976)
Musician Credits
Rhythm Guitar and Bass Guitar: Tommy Allsup
Rhythm and Lead Guitar: Leon Rhodes
Steel Guitar: Lloyd Green
Fiddle: Norman 'Buddy' Spicher
Bass: Joe Allen
Piano: Hargus 'Pig' Robbins
Lead Guitar: Jimmy Colvard and Pete Wade
Drums: Jimmy Isbell, Buddy Harman and Kenny Malone